Across our conversations we’ve heard some remarkably consistent messages about the state of leadership today and the demands that future leaders will likely face. Their ideas have helped us organize the study and practice of leadership at Northwestern on these themes:

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Apply now for Spring Quarter Leadership Coaching

Leadership Coaching applications for Spring Quarter are now open. Spring is a particularly good coaching time for students who are moving into executive positions within their organizations. Students are able to apply what they are learning directly to their current leadership challenge. Leadership Coaching is available to any student who wants to effect change in their organization, group or team, no matter their title or position. Spots are limited and students are accepted through a competetive selection process.

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The Center for Leadership at Northwestern University

The Center works with students, faculty, alumni, trustees, researchers, authors, and other leaders around the world.

Through our programs, we offer Northwestern students an introductory Leadership Course and a Leadership Certificate. The Certificate coursework includes the opportunity to take on a major leadership project of your own design. The Center also offers a Fellowship in Leadership for Ph.D. students and for high potential staff who work with Northwestern students.

Through our Leadership Portal we offer Northwestern students the opportunity to assess their leadership and teamwork abilities as well as to document insights from key challenges. For example, our 360° Leadership Assessment describes how a student practices leadership today and what he or she can do to improve as a leader. Faculty use our Teamwork Assessment to introduce students to best practices for teams that are commonly found in industry.

We also offer students Leadership Coaching through a competitive selection process. Coaching is a top tool for executive development because it focuses leaders, allowing them to achieve improved results while also allowing them to be more effective in their work.

Beyond our core program offerings, we provide custom services for all students, faculty, academic departments and programs, and student affairs programs at Northwestern.